Edendale Youth Enviro Team
A new weekly Youth Action Group for ages 12 to 15, at Edendale in Eltham
This group is designed for young people to work together on real, meaningful environmental / sustainable projects. A safe and supported group, inclusive of all abilities, gender, backgrounds and religions.
- Where you can have fun and learn new skills,
- You’ll be supported by a youth worker and Edendale farm staff
- A place you fit in
- Where it’s not too overwhelming, but where you’ll make a real difference
- A chance to learn about and link with other local enviro-communities
- A place to connect with other young people and meet new friends
Many young people have concerns or a passion for environment and want to make real change, to see our world in a better place. It’s sometimes difficult to find a starting point, this could be your chance to find your tribe!
Edendale Youth Enviro Team Poster
See a link at the bottom of the page if you would like to print off this poster.
Aims
The Edendale Youth Enviro Team program has been designed with several aims, including for participants:
- To have a voice and participate in meaningful enviro activities
- To make connections, make friends & have fun
- To learn new skills
- To make a difference in our communities
- To contribute to co-designing the program as well as planning projects and activities
This group will be supported by a Youth Worker and Enviro Champions at Shire of Nillumbik’s Edendale Community Environment Farm (Eltham).
Think GLOBAL – Act LOCAL!
From Little Things, Big Things Grow.
Ages / Eligibility
Young people aged 12-15 who live, go to school, work, or have a connection with Nillumbik
Where
Edendale Community Environment Farm, Gastons Road, Eltham
When
The regular Edendale Youth Enviro Team program will run on a weekday, after school. There will be some activities the group will run at other times, days and weekends. (i.e. Special events, activities and school holiday projects.)
Young people who register for the program will help identify the program day.
Cost
Free
Group size
The Edendale Youth Enviro Team program is a small group that will be capped at 15 participants aged 12-15.
Sign up here
Please complete this form and we will get back to you soon
This is an expression of interest form. You will receive an additional participant information and parent consent form to complete & more program information before joining the program.
Privacy disclaimer for collection of information
Nillumbik Shire Council Privacy Disclaimer
Nillumbik Shire Council is collecting your personal and health information for registration to, and management of, the Edendale Youth Program. As part of our Grant Funding Obligations depersonalised information provided will be disclosed to the Australian Government Department of Social Services for reporting purposes. In any other case, we will not disclose your information without consent, unless required or authorized by any law. If the requested information is not provided or only provided in part, we may be unable to register the applicant into this youth program. You may access or correct your personal information by contacting Council’s Privacy Officer 9433 3271 or email privacy@nillumbik.vic.gov.au
Contact the Edendale Youth Engagement Officer for more information
Hans, the youth engagement officer, generally works Tuesdays and Wednesdays. It may take a few days before he can attend to your enquiry.
edendale@nillumbik.vic.gov.au
03 9433 3711
* This program is supported by the Australian Government Department of Social Services